In Bride of New France, Suzanne Desrochers presents a fascinating picture of women, especially poor women, in the 1600s. Their lack of options and their poor treatment at the hands of almost everyone will raise a reader's ire. Unfortunately, Laure's story is meant to be particularly poignant but rings slightly false given the surprisingly little character development. However, the descriptions of Paris and of the settlement of Quebec more than make up for the lapse in storytelling. This is better enjoyed from a historical perspective than it is for the overarching storyline. While it is definitely interesting, it is not necessarily one I would recommend to others.
